The primary would pale in comparison to the cynicism that would come from my Republican opponent, former Representative Mike Rogers, and President Trump during the general election.
Abdul El-Sayed: “The primary would pale in comparison to the cynicism that would come from my Republican opponent, former Representative…”
On the recordAugust 6, 2026
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Commenting on the upcoming general election challenges.
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